The Alliance

News for next issue:

Please send any news you’d like to submit for the next issue of The Alliance to Ann Barrow by February 19th.

Save the dates for the 50th Anniversary.

You won’t want to miss these key events in celebration of the College’s 50th Anniversary. Please mark your calendars and encourage fellow alumni to do the same.

Villanova University
College of Nursing
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085-1690

Phone: (610) 519-4900  

Fax: (610) 519-7650  

E-mail:
 ann.barrow@villanova.edu 

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What’s New at VU
Graduate Program Open House. Know a nurse seeking an MSN? There is an Open House for the Graduate Nursing Program on Tuesday, March 18 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Connelly Center’s Villanova Room. Concentrations include: Nurse Practitioner (adult, pediatric, geriatric), Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing Education, Case Management Administration, and Health Care Administration. Contact Geri Hansen for more information.
 

What’s Happening with You
News from HUP. Ella Meloni and Carol Licaretz report that The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) continues its efforts to achieve Magnet Status. HUP also has many programs of interest, among them:

• Nurse Extern Program. The Nurse Extern Program interview process starts in late winter, with hiring dates in May and June. This program provides clinical experiences and educational opportunities over a defined period enhancing fundamental skills for the student. Completion of a basic medical-surgical clinical experience is required. Call Beverly Emonds at 215.662.2607.
• Gateway to Practice. The Gateway to Practice Clinical Residency Program offers a specialty focus in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Critical Care, Emergency Room, Perioperative, and Obstetrical/Neonatal Nursing. This program is intended for GNs or RNs in their first position, supporting their career development and goals. Contact Call Beverly Emonds at 215.662.2607 for further information.
• Patient safety initiatives. To ensure medication safety, the Nursing Practice Committee facilitated re-education of all nursing staff on IV pump utilization and supported the use of standardized intravenous medication infusions. This will be reinforced in conjunction with the Pharmacy Department at the Medication Safety Fair on March 14th (7a.m.-7 p.m.), 15th (7 a.m.-5 p.m.), and 17th (7 a.m.-7 p.m.) in the Founders 3 Plaza conference rooms.
   

Featured Program
Introduction to Clinical Research. Villanova is offering a new CE course, Introduction to Clinical Research, designed for nurses and other professionals interested in clinical research monitoring. Classes will be held at Villanova from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on five Saturdays beginning March 15, 2003. Participants may earn up to 32 contact hours. Registration closes March 6, 2003. E-mail Louisa Zullo for more information. Watch your mail for flyers about this exciting new venture.

Congratulations
Dr. Bruderle. Instructor Elizabeth (Betti) Bruderle successfully defended her dissertation for her doctoral degree in nursing science from Widener University. Betti’s research was entitled Incoming Undergraduate Nursing Students' Perceptions of Nurse Caring Behaviors.
 
Who’s Who. The College recently had 6 senior students elected to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. They will be honored at a dinner in February.

Career Opportunities
Part-time clinical faculty. The College is seeking master’s prepared clinicians as part-time clinical faculty in our BSN program. There are openings in all specialty areas for each semester. Clinical days are usually Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., but may vary. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Salaries are competitive, with additional tuition remission benefits. For more information contact Dr. Frances Keen.
 
Cardiac RN. Fast-paced center city cardiology practice offers rewarding career opportunity for RN with cardiology experience. Must have good communication skills, clinical judgment and ability to work as part of a team providing comprehensive care for outpatients. Excellent benefits package and salary. No weekends. Flex time available. Fax resume to 215-829-7776, Maureen Boyle, R.N., Practice Manager, Pennsylvania Cardiology Associates, Ltd.

Your Opinion Matters
CE ideas. The Continuing Education program is always looking for new course ideas that meet the goals of our nursing colleagues. If you have a desire for a unique program, are looking to partner with the College, or wish to share a CE brainstorm, please email Ann Barrow. Our CE programs can be customized to your nurses’ needs.